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`! <br /> , ' � O� . <br /> O �:. O CITY of ORONO __ <br /> • � ;��=� RESOLUTION OF THE�,CITY COUNCIL <br /> a ��� ��-? .. � 3 3 � � <br /> �; -Y. ,��� �, NO. . . <br /> ti <br /> ��9� Og�G <br /> ESS <br /> Shoreland Zoning District in which this properry is located; and that granting � <br /> after-the-fact approval is not necessary for preservation and enjoyment of a <br /> � substantial property right of the applicant. <br /> 12. In review of the factual �ndings noted above, the Council fmds that granting of <br /> the proposed after-the-fact variances to allow tree removal and 'intensive <br /> vegetation clearing in the 0-75' zone would be in complete conflict with the ' <br /> environmental standards for lakeshore development within the City and would be <br /> detrimenfal to the public health, safety and welfare. The City looks to the <br /> broader environmental principles and goals set forth in its Communiry <br /> . Management Plan and the intent of this specific zoning district standards when <br /> dealing with matters of the public, health, safety and welfare. The City has an <br /> obligation to provide its citizens with a designated and optimum level of density, <br /> open space and quality of life; which includes the preservation of lakeshore areas <br /> in their natural state to the greatest extent possible. <br /> • 13. The applicant had every opportunity to verify with the Ciry and the staff whether <br /> or not the tree removal and intensive vegetation clearing were allowed or whether <br /> such activity required a permit, prior to that activity. The intent and full purpose <br /> of the City's Zoning Code and Community Management Plan have been violated <br /> in a manner so severe that the City. Council must act to deny this application. <br /> � The City Council cannot approve the illegal actions of a resident or his agents <br /> when similar actions would have been denied thi�ough the normal review process. <br /> �FURTHERMORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of <br /> � Orono hereby orders the restoration of vegetation on the properry within thirty days of the day <br /> of this resolution. The applicant and the agents of the City shall be guided by the following <br /> ��directives in the process of restoration: ' <br /> 1. Applicant shall replant trees, shrubs, and grasses per the approved restoration <br /> ' plan attached to this resolution as Exhibit A. . <br /> ' 2. Appropriate erosion control measures shall be maintained in place during <br /> restoration until the disturbed earth areas are suitably revegetated. <br /> • � Page 4 of 5 � <br /> - . . Fam5005DIskOrvro <br />